Kristian Salvesen

I work at the intersection of technology and management. With the ability to speak both tech and biz I am able to communicate across a broad range of disciplines. If you give me some code I can probably figure out what it says. If you give me a balance sheet I can probably tell you what is going on.

Technology
I love technology. I love to talk about technology, I love to read about technology and I love to play with technology. I am a frequent reader of online tech news such as TechCrunch, Mashable and Engadget as well as books and instructional videos. Learning about new companies, technologies and products always excites me.

Communication
Being able to say what you want to say and have other people understand it is mighty useful. I am a huge fan of public speaking, communication and presentations. As a member of Golden Gate Toastmasters I strive to enhance my public speaking skills and improve my ability to communicate. Through my blog, SlideBlog, I explore various aspects of presentation design, speaking and presenting.

Leadership
I am drawn to leadership roles and the challenges they provide. After having served as the President of Golden Gate Toastmasters, I am now serving as the Area Governor for Area E6 in District 4 of Toastmasters International.

Analytics
As a former Analyst and SAS Programmer, I have a vast capacity for analytical work. I am very good friends with Excel and some of my favorite things are Pivot Tables and Vlookups.

Activities
I love hiking, backpacking and camping. I am very fortunate to live in the Bay Area with a great abundance of parks and trails for enjoying the outdoors.